Fermilab · 2 hours ago
Mechanical Technician
Batavia, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$31.13/hr - $37.96/hr
7+ years expFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Senior Mechanical Technician will collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and scientists to build parts and assemblies for beamline components, providing technical support and ensuring safety in operations.
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Responsibilities
Fabricate, assemble, install and remove a variety of mechanical parts, sub-assemblies, support assemblies, and beamline components in the External Beamlines machines, based on drawings, diagrams, and sketches as instructed. Assist in construction and assembly of support equipment. Prepare and test equipment for operation
Direct activities of a crew of technicians for assigned tasks
Plan the lifting and rigging of components weighing up to 40,000 lbs
Generate or assist in generating work plans for tasks, including relevant procedures, Hazard Analyses, and safety documentation as required by the Fermilab Environment, Safety and Health Manual (FESHM)
Monitor and troubleshoot operating vacuum and fluids systems
Conduct periodic safety inspections of area of assignment. Assist with the identification, packaging, control, and disposal of radioactive waste
Procure and maintain inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment
Assist in the implementation of design of equipment and systems. Collaborate on engineering designs. Drive quality in all job aspects
Enter relevant work into logbooks, electronically prepare and compile technical information into databases, spreadsheets and other computing software and programs
Qualification
Required
HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 7+ years of extensive related experience or 5+ years' experience at a DOE laboratory or in a technical skill of strategic importance to the Lab's mission (e.g., cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc.)
Ability to lift to 50 pounds is required
Ability to work at heights up to 10-feet is required
Ability to work on stairs, ladders, man lifts and to stand for up to 4-hours per day is required
Ability to work within the vicinity of vibrating equipment is required
Ability to work in confined spaces is required
Ability to work in areas of high magnetic fields
Occasionally work outdoors
Occasionally work in hot environments
Ability to legally operate cars and light trucks is required
Availability for overtime work to address occasional operations requests
Ability to meet Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH), tunnel entry, Underground, and radiation worker requirements is required
Ability to work with epoxies, solvents, glues, and other chemicals is required
Demonstrated ability to fabricate, assemble, install and remove a variety of mechanical and vacuum systems and its parts
Ability to work independently following general or detailed verbal or written instructions is required
Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to achieve team leadership responsibilities
Overhead crane qualifications and rigging experience are required
Responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, safety and health regulations, Laboratory policies, procedures, and practices pertinent to this position
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to follow standard ultra-high vacuum practices is preferred
Proficiency in working in a Windows PC environment, and with MS Word and Excel applications
Demonstrated ability to write standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Completion of OSHA Construction Safety 30-Hour Training is preferred
Forklift qualifications are preferred
Experience overseeing and directing welding and fabrication work is preferred
Electrical-electronic experience is preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
1001-5000 employees
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